Parathyroid Hormone

Definition

The parathyroid hormone is a hormone produced by the parathyroid glands that helps regulate calcium levels in the blood. It increases calcium levels by stimulating the release of calcium from bones and decreasing its excretion in urine.

Related terms

Calcitonin: A hormone produced by the thyroid gland that works opposite to parathyroid hormone, decreasing blood calcium levels.

Osteoporosis:

A condition characterized by weakened bones due to decreased bone density, often caused by an imbalance between bone formation and resorption.

Hypercalcemia: A condition where there is an abnormally high level of calcium in the blood.